About The Role
Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 21 April 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out holistic, strengths‑based OT assessments for autistic adults, including sensory and functional assessments
* Provide tailored, evidence‑based intervention plans that promote independence, positive risk‑taking and wellbeing
* Offer specialist input into sensory and environmental strategies to support regulation, participation and engagement
* Design and deliver group workshops focused on life skills, daily routines, sensory regulation, social participation, and building independence
* Work in partnership with person‑centred planners to ensure individuals shape their own goals, plans and progress
* Recommend and facilitate equipment, assistive technology and environmental adaptations to maximise independence
* Work alongside other professionals including Social Workers, Learning Disability/Autism health professionals, etc.
* Contribute to safeguarding processes, addressing and managing risks appropriately
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the Autism Team’s offer, identifying gaps and service improvement opportunities
* Support the professional development of team members through supervision, mentoring and training
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
* Significant experience working with autistic adults
* Expertise in sensory assessment, behaviour‑supporting environmental strategies and functional, strengths‑based approaches
* Experience using autism‑specific assessment tools and approaches
* Experience of risk assessment and providing training to others
* Ability to independently manage a complex caseload
* DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance – this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice
* Full, valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work
Desirable
* Experience facilitating groups or workshops
About the Candidate
You must be organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to complete comprehensive reports timely, be resilient, empathic, compassionate and motivated, and maintain the standards set out by the HCPC and RCOT.
Eligibility
Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. Candidates will need to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This post is not open to visa sponsorship.
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